Dolphins Defense - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

The Miami Dolphins defense has decent fantasy appeal heading into their Week 1 contest against the New England Patriots. PFF graded Miami's defense sixth in the NFL last season, and the unit has the potential to succeed against the Patriots. Mac Jones remains interception-prone, and although New England should put up enough points to keep […]

Brusdar Graterol To Throw Bullpen Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brusdar Graterol (elbow) is expected to throw a bullpen session on Sunday. This will mark the first time the reliever has thrown off of the mound since landing on the injured list with inflammation in his pitching elbow at the beginning of September. Graterol could be in line to be activated […]

Russell Gage Officially Questionable For Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) is listed as questionable on the team's final injury report for Week 1. Chris Godwin (knee) is also questionable, but it seems as if there may be more optimism for Gage to suit up against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. The fourth-year wideout has logged limited […]

Mike Gesicki - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki heads into the 2022 season with a clear grasp of the No. 1 position on the depth chart. He totaled 73 catches, 780 yards, and two touchdowns last season before the Dolphins franchise tagged him. Now, he is widely viewed as a low-end TE1 entering 2022, having seen his […]

Gavin Lux Unlikely To Return Until Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux (back) is unlikely to return to action until the Arizona Diamondbacks series next week, at the earliest. Lux hasn't played in a week and needed to go for a cortisone shot on Saturday. The 24-year-old's sore back has been doing better since but he is still going to be […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Watch: Breakout CFB Performances From Week 1

We have a new piece here at RotoBaller to highlight those college football players that are turning heads at the collegiate level that could be playing for your favorite team, and fantasy team, sometime very soon. You don't want the first time you hear of a player being their name called at the NFL draft, […]

Chris Godwin Listed As Questionable On Buccaneers’ Final Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) returned to practice on Friday but was again spotted in a non-contact jersey. He is officially listed as questionable for the team's Week 1 away matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Godwin himself said that he expects to be a game-time decision, so fantasy managers should make other […]

Brendan McKay Needs Tommy John Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Brendan McKay (elbow) will go in for Tommy John surgery next week, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. McKay threw just one pitch in a rehab start for Triple-A Durham in late August after recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome earlier in the season. The once highly-prized prospect hasn't pitched […]

Brighter Days Hopefully Ahead For Cam Akers

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers saw just three touches on 18% of snaps in Thursday's Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Sean McVay acknowledged that there were things Akers can improve on and said he hopes to see "an increased level of urgency and accountability snap in and snap out […]

Tyreek Hill - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is gearing up to make his debut with his new team this coming Sunday. As Miami plays host to the New England Patriots, Hill has immediate WR1 potential. The ex-Chiefs speedster has developed a strong rapport with Tua Tagovailoa throughout training camp and will be going up against a […]

49ers Defense A Top Option In Week 1

The San Francisco 49ers defensive and special teams unit has a favorable matchup against a Chicago Bears offense that should struggle to move the ball. Last season, the Bears ranked 27th in points scored and 24th in total yards. Their weak offensive line allowed their quarterback to be sacked 58 times, the most in the […]

Justin Verlander Throws Bullpen Friday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (calf) threw a 30-pitch bullpen Friday, and pitching coach Josh Miller reported that "everything went well" during the session. Verlander has been progressing nicely after hurting his calf in a start two weeks ago and expects to return to the Astros rotation before the season is over. That being […]

Tyler Glasnow Set For Next Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) is set for another rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Durham after his first rehab outing went well. He only threw one inning in said start, but managed two strikeouts and came out of it feeling good. He will likely throw multiple innings in his next start […]

MacKenzie Gore Throws Bullpen, Set For Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher MacKenzie Gore (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Friday and could join Triple-A Rochester for a rehab start on Sunday. Gore was initially placed on the injured list on July 26 after experiencing left elbow inflammation, but he has begun a throwing program and is ready to progress into rehab starts […]

Robert Tonyan Cleared For Week 1

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (knee) doesn't enter the weekend with an injury designation and is expected to play in the Week 1 regular season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Tonyan is returning after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee in Week 8 of last year. He's become a forgotten man […]

Michael Gallup Officially Ruled Out For Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) has officially been ruled out for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being limited in practice this week. Gallup has made huge strides in his recovery from a torn ACL he suffered in January, but he's not quite ready to […]

Shane McClanahan Could Return Next Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Shane McClanahan (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Friday and could be ready to get back into the rotation when he is first eligible on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is huge news for the Rays and fantasy owners, who could get their ace back at a crucial […]

Rondale Moore Officially Ruled Out Against Chiefs

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (hamstring) missed practice on Friday and has officially been ruled out for Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Moore injured his hammy in practice on Thursday and was given a 50-50 chance to play by head coach Kliff Kingsbury earlier on Friday, but the Cardinals ended […]

Jakobi Meyers Questionable For Week 1

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 1 of the regular season against the Miami Dolphins. Meyers was able to practice on a limited basis all week and appears to be trending in the right direction to suit up this Sunday. Fantasy managers will have the benefit of […]

James Kaprielian Scratched From Start Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian (finger) has been scratched from his start Friday against the Los Angeles Angels with a middle right finger laceration. Kaprielian was set to make his return to the Athletics rotation after getting bumped out of it last week, but won't make his start after cutting a finger on his […]

J.K. Dobbins Questionable For Week 1

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 1 of the regular season against the New York Jets on Sunday, while offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) is doubtful to play. Dobbins has been limited in practice this week and has made good progress after missing all of 2021 with a […]

Keibert Ruiz Likely Shut Down For Season

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (groin) will be shut down for three weeks, which in all likelihood ends his season. Ruiz was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day, and manager Dave Martinez has since said that Ruiz will meet the team in Philadelphia, but will be shut down. The move certainly […]

Cardinals List Zach Ertz As Questionable For Week 1

The Arizona Cardinals listed tight end Zach Ertz (calf) and defensive end J.J. Watt (calf) as questionable for the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Watt didn't practice all week, while Ertz returned to a limited practice Friday after being absent on Thursday. The Cardinals also ruled cornerback Trayvon […]

George Kittle Questionable For Week 1

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) is officially listed as questionable for the Week 1 season opener against the Chicago Bears. Kittle injured his calf on Monday and hasn't practiced since, so he's clearly trending towards either missing the game entirely or being limited to kick off the season. Fantasy managers who were […]

Juan Soto In Padres Lineup Friday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (shoulder) is in the lineup Friday night against Dustin May and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soto was injured during Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch and had to be taken out early due to a right shoulder contusion. However, the 23-year-old superstar feels better after a day […]

Jaylen Waddle, Chase Edmonds Good To Go

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (quadriceps) and running back Chase Edmonds (groin) were both removed from the Week 1 injury report on Friday and are good to go for Week 1 against the division-rival New England Patriots. While Waddle won't see as many targets in his second NFL season with All-Pro Tyreek Hill now […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Headed To Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day IL on Friday, retroactive to September 8. Gurriel was injured while hustling out a potential double play ball, as he landed on the bag awkwardly and went down in a heap. The team has chosen to put him on the injured list […]

Broncos To Ride Hot Hand With Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon?

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett hinted that he may ride the hot hand between running backs Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon III in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. "I've always been a true believer in you want to roll with the hot hand. One guy gets going, you want to […]

Michael Thomas Listed As Questionable For Week 1

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Safety Tyrann Mathieu (illness) is also questionable after missing Friday's practice. Thomas practiced in a limited capacity in three practices this week and has been dealing with a nagging hamstring issue since Aug. […]

Dustin Hopkins A Solid Fantasy Kicker For Week 1

Dustin Hopkins will begin the 2022 season as the starting kicker for the Los Angeles Chargers in their home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. Hopkins joined the Chargers ahead of Week 8 last season and went on to drill 90% of his field goals and over 93% of his extra point attempts. He should […]